CITY

Masks to now be required in all outdoor, public areas in Downtown EL

Emily Bevard

August 7, 2020

The new requirement does not apply to individuals who are younger than five years old; those who cannot medically tolerate a mask; those who are eating or drinking while seated at a table/food service establishment; those who are exercising, when wearing a face covering would interfere in the activity; or those who are at a polling location for purposes of voting in an election, according to the release. 

CAMPUS

Stanley provides update on chief diversity officer search, Task Force on Racial Equity members announced

Wendy Guzman

August 7, 2020

More than 70 potential candidates were considered during the search for the chief diversity officer, and seven finalists will interview in late July before narrowing down to four candidates.

CITY

Lansing hosts 2nd community input webinar focused on Lansing Police Department budget

Devin Anderson-Torrez

August 7, 2020

These webinars are a part of Lansing Mayor Andy Schor’s Racial Justice and Equity Community Action Plan, which includes three phases of both long-term and short-term steps. The final webinar is scheduled for Aug. 20.

CITY

Frank Dedvukaj charged in fatal moped crash involving Michigan State student

Wendy Guzman

August 7, 2020

The driver was charged with operating while intoxicated. His preliminary exam conference is scheduled for Aug. 20. 

CITY

Election recap: Results from the Ingham County primary election

Griffin Wiles

August 5, 2020

Of Ingham County's 207,839 registered voters, 32.21% took to the polls — or an absent voter ballot dropbox — to cast their votes on partisan offices for U.S. congressional seats all the way down to state legislature and county positions. 

CITY

‘There’s a lot of moving parts’: Election workers discuss voter turnout, expectations for November

Griffin Wiles

August 5, 2020

While some off-campus precincts in the city exceeded 100 voters, on-campus precincts saw significantly fewer voters. 

CAMPUS

ASMSU to host fall election to fill its General Assembly

Maddie Monroe

August 5, 2020

This election will take place the week of Oct. 5, 2020. 

CITY

Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages sentenced to 90 days in jail, 18 months probation

Hannah Brock

August 4, 2020

Klages' charges involve her denying knowledge of Nassar's abuses prior to the investigation in 2016.

CAMPUS

Teresa Woodruff begins provost role, announces diversity and intellectual health agendas

Wendy Guzman

August 4, 2020

Teresa Woodruff officially began her tenure as MSU provost, despite backlash she faced after the announcement earlier this year. 

CAMPUS

Michgan State's COVID-19 Community Compact and how it might be enforced

Jayna Bardahl

August 3, 2020

Returning MSU students are expected to follow a new community compact. Here's how it works.

CAMPUS

'We need to start normalizing standing up for each other': Women of color at MSU share experiences of racism

Kaishi Chhabra

August 3, 2020

“We need to start normalizing standing up for each other,” communication junior Alondra Alvarez said. “I feel like the word ‘ally’ is used a lot but an ally ... is someone who stands up for each other no matter who's in the room. ... I'm not only going to stand up for you and your community when you're around. I'm going to stand up even when you're never around. And that's something that I feel like we all need to start doing.” 

CITY

Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages to be sentenced this week

Hannah Brock

August 3, 2020

Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages' charges involve her denial of knowledge of Nassar's abuses prior to the 2016 investigation. 

CITY

East Lansing City Council appoints 2 Black council members; people of color in the majority

Emily Bevard

August 1, 2020

East Lansing City Council made history Saturday by appointing two new Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon

CITY

Key takeaways from EL City Council's 2 rounds of interviews

Emily Bevard

July 31, 2020

East Lansing City Council held their two rounds of interviews this week, inviting 13 candidates to speak about their plans for the city moving forward.

CAMPUS

Michigan State College of Law to fully integrate with university

Wendy Guzman

July 31, 2020

According to the College of Law website, leaders of the university and the College of Law decided to pursue full integration in 2018.

CITY

How Michigan election officials are preparing for the Aug. 4 primary

Griffin Wiles

July 30, 2020

 Nearly 2 million voters have requested to vote by mail in the primary. 

CITY

Seamstresses or superheroes: Lansing community members make homemade masks for residents

Sara Tidwell

July 30, 2020

When the need for masks increased, three women found themselves at the helm, sewing, selling or donating customizable fabrics and patterns to make sure that people found comfort during this time of fear.

CITY

ELPD investigating 8 home invasions within 2-day span

Hannah Brock

July 30, 2020

Several of these home invasions occurred at residences with unlocked doors, which Gonzalez said creates a situation for individuals looking for crimes of opportunity.

CAMPUS

Students share impact of online classes on their mental health

Griffin Wiles

July 30, 2020

According to counselors Jessica Oyoque and Courtney Brown at MSU’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services, or CAPS, feelings of isolation due to the lack of face-to-face interaction are just one of the many pitfalls of digital learning. 

CITY

Gov. Whitmer waives college space inspections, closes bars, limits gatherings amid COVID-19 concerns

Hannah Brock

July 30, 2020

The order explains colleges and universities want to convert these large, existing spaces to enable students to remain physically distant during in-person instruction.